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A nurse is reviewing the list of current medications for a client who is to start a new prescription for carbamazepine. The nurse should identify that which of the following medications interacts with carbamazepine?

Nicotine transdermal system

Beclomethasone

Estrogen-progestin combination

Diphenhydramine

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Choice A rationale:

Nicotine transdermal system is not known to have a significant interaction with carbamazepine.

Choice B rationale:

Beclomethasone is not known to have a significant interaction with carbamazepine.

Choice C rationale:

Carbamazepine can induce the metabolism of estrogen and progestin, potentially reducing their effectiveness in birth control. Women taking these combinations should use alternative contraceptive methods.

Choice D rationale:

Diphenhydramine is not known to have a significant interaction with carbamazepine.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Obtaining the client's HDL level is not relevant to the administration error.

Choice B rationale:

Collecting the client's uric acid level is not relevant to the administration error.

Choice C rationale:

Metformin is an antidiabetic medication used to control blood glucose levels. Since metformin was administered instead of metoprolol, the nurse should check the client's glucose level to monitor for potential effects of the incorrect medication.

Choice D rationale:

Monitoring the client's thyroid function levels is not relevant to the administration error involving metformin and metoprolol.

A. Increased pain relief B. Increased respiratory rate C. Decreased blood pressure D. Decreased nausea

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Naloxone is an opioid antagonist and does not increase pain relief.

Choice B rationale:

Naloxone is used to reverse opioid overdose, and an increased respiratory rate is a therapeutic effect, as it helps to counteract the respiratory depression caused by opioids.

Choice C rationale:

Decreased blood pressure is not a therapeutic effect of naloxone.

Choice D rationale:

Naloxone is not used to treat nausea directly.

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